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Recent Examples of gemmy
The Gemella collection includes statement bracelets inspired by pieces in their mother’s jewelry box as well as their irresistible gemmy sweetheart necklaces.
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Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 June 2022
Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemmy
Adjective
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Florida is unparalleled in its concentration of pristine, shimmering, azure-blue freshwater springs, tallying more than 1,000 such examples throughout the state.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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And all of those figures will move together into a new glistening practice facility before training camp begins.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are smaller ocean islands, too, ringed by soft, golden shores and graced with sparkling lagoons and top-tier resorts.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beyond introduced its first beverage, a sparkling protein drink called Beyond Immerse, in January and plans to release a protein bar this summer.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The county became a glittering crystal mecca not necessarily because of top-down industrial policy, but because of a nearly all-consuming drive to hustle.—
Louise Matsakis Rachel Zheng,
Wired News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of residents moved in near-perfect sync, sporting everything from light-up sneakers to shimmery gold headbands.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Gemmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemmy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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